Funny taste in mouth - HELP!

KD12321KD
KD12321KD Posts: 19 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hello everyone

I just have a quick question. I just started doing a lot more exercise about a month ago and in the last two weeks I've noticed a really strange taste in my mouth, it's almost metallic and when I eat I would describe the taste as the smell that British Gas put into gas. Does anyone know what this is? I can taste it, so I don't think it's just bad breath!!

Thanks in advance.

Katie

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  • theCarlton
    theCarlton Posts: 1,344 Member
    Google Ketosis and, most likely, you need to make adjustments to your diet to correct it. This is usually attributed to a diet so low in carbs that the body can no longer replenish glycogen stores. You should definitely discuss your new lifestyle with your physician so you can be monitored.
  • KD12321KD
    KD12321KD Posts: 19 Member
    Google Ketosis and, most likely, you need to make adjustments to your diet to correct it. This is usually attributed to a diet so low in carbs that the body can no longer replenish glycogen stores. You should definitely discuss your new lifestyle with your physician so you can be monitored.

    Thank you! I gave it a quick Google and this sounds exactly right! I'm not a massive fan of any carb other than pasta (I'm funny with textures) but will try my best to carb it up!
  • servilia
    servilia Posts: 3,452 Member
    Can you be pregnant?
  • yourenotmine
    yourenotmine Posts: 645 Member
    It could be ketosis, but phantom smells and tastes can be symptoms of other things too. If it's persisted for 2 weeks, you need to schedule a dr's visit, just to make sure.

    Good luck. :)
  • Raynne413
    Raynne413 Posts: 1,527 Member
    I tend to get an odd taste in my mouth when I eat too much sugar, but since you said you aren't a carb eater, that probably isn't the case. . .
  • My1985Freckles
    My1985Freckles Posts: 1,039 Member
    Can you be pregnant?

    This! Metalic taste in your mouth is an early pregnancy symptom.
  • billsica
    billsica Posts: 4,741 Member
    Congratulations!! is it a boy or a girl?
  • BeccaBollons
    BeccaBollons Posts: 652 Member
    Can you be pregnant?

    This! Metalic taste in your mouth is an early pregnancy symptom.

    This was my first thought when I read your post!
  • KD12321KD
    KD12321KD Posts: 19 Member
    Definitely not pregnant, I'm forever alone!!!

    I didn't eat properly at school/uni and used to get bad breath but I thought it was down to being sick a lot but come to think of it, it's probably the same taste. I will watch what I eat and see if it makes a difference. It's not as bad today.
  • mig20
    mig20 Posts: 1 Member

    This! Metalic taste in your mouth is an early pregnancy symptom.

    IT'S A MIRACLE!! :noway:

    I have the same symptons - how am I going to tell the missus?? :wink: :laugh:
  • icyeyes317
    icyeyes317 Posts: 226 Member
    Fruit is a carbohydrate, so it could help you with your intake/texture issue. Check out what foods are higher in carbs, since you don't like pasta and whatnot. That could help you a lot.
  • servilia
    servilia Posts: 3,452 Member
    This is unlikely to be the problem but how are your teeth/gums? I noticed a weird taste a few weeks ago and it ended up being an infection ugh
  • KD12321KD
    KD12321KD Posts: 19 Member
    This is unlikely to be the problem but how are your teeth/gums? I noticed a weird taste a few weeks ago and it ended up being an infection ugh

    I had them checked not too long ago but I do have my wisdom teeth coming through, which can be an issue I have heard.

    Thanks for everyone's suggestions by the way!
  • rahlpn
    rahlpn Posts: 551 Member
    I agree with the ketosis diagnosis but I have also noticed when I eat higher protien foods I tend to get the same thing. Greek yogurt, cheese, milk, protien bars, and even sometimes beef gives me a weird aftertaste that can last hours. I however am not in ketosis, I'm very often over my carb limit intake (mostly from fruits and veggies but I don't deny myself breads/pastas/rice).
  • My1985Freckles
    My1985Freckles Posts: 1,039 Member
    Definitely not pregnant, I'm forever alone!!!

    I didn't eat properly at school/uni and used to get bad breath but I thought it was down to being sick a lot but come to think of it, it's probably the same taste. I will watch what I eat and see if it makes a difference. It's not as bad today.

    Awesome. It could still be "woman" related. The cause of metalic taste during early pregnancy is a result of rising progesterone levels. After a woman ovulates each month, the progesterone rises regardless of whether or not she is pregnant. If no baby implants, the levels fall and your period starts. I have had this metallic taste several cycles where I was not pregnant, but my progesterone levels were just higher. I wouldn't worry about it too much unless it continues past your next period.
  • iecreamheadaches
    iecreamheadaches Posts: 441 Member
    Hello everyone

    I just have a quick question. I just started doing a lot more exercise about a month ago and in the last two weeks I've noticed a really strange taste in my mouth, it's almost metallic and when I eat I would describe the taste as the smell that British Gas put into gas. Does anyone know what this is? I can taste it, so I don't think it's just bad breath!!

    Thanks in advance.

    Katie

    I get the metallic taste in my mouth a lot too. No idea what its from. As for the gas thing....not so much. I dont think its bad breath either, mine lingers even after brushing my teeth and using listerine.
  • iceey
    iceey Posts: 354 Member
    This happened to me when I first started eating better. I think it was some ketosis and yeast''s last fight since I cut out lots of refined sugars. I drank lots of water and kept on course and it went away. But it was horrible for a few weeks. It will pass.

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